When Hilary JM Topper signed up for her first triathlon at 53, she didn’t expect it to change her life — or spark a second career as a triathlon coach, podcast host, and author of Unlocking the Triathlon: The Beginner’s Guide to Competing in a Triathlon. In this inspiring Q&A, Hilary talks about what drew her to the sport, how anyone — at any age or ability level — can get started, and why triathlon is one of the most empowering experiences you’ll ever have. From balancing training with real life to what gear you actually need, her advice proves…
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